A. The Community Development Director, or their designee, may suspend, revoke, or deny any building permit or other approval upon finding a violation of any provision of this chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all owners, agents, and successors of an applicant proposing a project. No entitlement approval, grading permit, building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued if it is found in noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter.
B. Any individual or entity who sells or rents an affordable unit in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be required to forfeit all monetary gains obtained through noncompliance. Recovered funds shall be deposited into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
C. Selling or renting an affordable unit in violation of the provisions of this chapter is a violation of the City Code. The city may use any appropriate legal actions or proceedings necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter, including but not limited to:
1. Actions to revoke, suspend, or deny any grading permit, building permit, certificate of occupancy, or discretionary approval.
2. Any other action, civil or criminal, authorized by law or by any regulatory document, restriction, or agreement in this chapter.
D. The city shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
(Ord. 1242, passed 8-15-23)